Carbon dioxide insufflation can significantly reduce toilet use after colonoscopy: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
Journal
Endoscopy
Journal Volume
46
Journal Issue
3
Pages
190
Date Issued
2014-03
Author(s)
Lai, Ho-Hsien
Chou, Chu-Kuang
Abstract
Carbon dioxide (CO2) insufflation during colonoscopy can significantly decrease abdominal pain and bloating after the procedure, but its impact on the frequency and duration of toilet use remains unknown. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of CO2 insufflation on toilet use after screening colonoscopy.
Subjects
COLORECTAL-CANCER; AIR INSUFFLATION; PREVENTION; PATIENT; METAANALYSIS; EFFICACY; IMPACT; SAFETY; RATES; PAIN
Publisher
GEORG THIEME VERLAG KG
Type
journal article